"You.. are?" Elijah said quietly, ears barely pink.
Albert nodded and gulped, heart beating fast. "Do you hate me now?"
They just looked into each other's eyes, and Elijah squeezed his hand. "I support you no matter what."
Albert looked down at their hands intertwined, as Elijah rubbed his thumb over Albert's. And with his free hand, he held the back of Albert's head and brought his lips to his own, kissing him like he'd never be able to kiss anyone again. Albert didn't hesitate to kiss back, not by a split second. Elijah's hand slid down Albert's side to his waist where he pulled him closer.
Albert pulled his head back ever-so-slightly, dumping Elijah into a world of desperation to return to the previous moment. "Are you sure we should be doing this?" he asked, out of breath.
Elijah nodded weakly, breathing deeply, and kissed him once again. The air was filled with deep tension, and all to be heard was the beating hearts of the two lovebirds. He ran his hand from Albert's palm, up his arm and to the back of his neck. Then, his hand found its way to the small of Albert's back where it pushed Albert closer.
When they both began to tire, Albert moved his head back, an inch between them. Tired of keeping his hand on Elijah's leg, Albert's hand glided slowly across his chest and to his neck. He skimmed his thumb over skin, and let out a small, appeased and allayed sigh.
"I'm gay, too," Elijah hoarsely whispered. "Surprise."
Albert laughed and rested his head on Elijah's shoulder, his head fitting perfectly into the curves of Sketch's neck as if God created them accordingly.
Elijah wrapped his arms around Albert's waist and tightly hugged him, rubbing his back.
"I saw you with another guy, and I thought you would never want me." Albert spat out.
Elijah put his hands on Albert's shoulders and pushed him outward. "You kidding?! That guy was a bag of crap compared to you. It ain't my fault I look like this, alright?"
"Mmmhmm," Albert laughed, cheeks warming up.
Elijah smiled and planted a kiss on Albert's cheek.
"I also saw you at Best Buy, as part of you creepily stalking me."
Elijah lost all confidence. "I felt the same way you did. Though I didn't know you were gay, I was still scared."
"Well he asked me out, and.."
"And?" Elijah heart skipped a beat.
"I told him I had a boyfriend.. and I was hoping it could be..." Albert gulped, "you,"
Elijah took his hand and kissed the back of it. "I'd love that. Oh, and for the record, I was following you around because I liked you and wanted to know what you were up to, not because I'm creepy."
"Sounds creepy to me," they both laughed.
They both stood up and Elijah ruffled Albert's hair, squeezed his hand and grabbed his chin. Bringing his lips closer, he whispered "I love you" and gave him a swift kiss.
With a thumb over Albert's lip, his hoarse voice emphasized, "You're never alone. Don't forget that." Then he walked away, leaving Albert blushing and beaming so idiotically.
"Woah, dude! What happened here?" Jake asked as he entered the room.
"How much did you see?"
"I saw him kiss you, then I looked away."
"Lord, Jake," he face palmed, "at least I have a boyfriend now."
"Really? Good for you!" Jake smiled, "so proud of you, man."
"Thanks,"
"..I'm telling Ethan."
Albert snorted and grabbed Jake's arm, but he was already running for his life, leaving his friend standing in the kitchen with nothing but a smile.
